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Catch A Dream

Dreamcatchers were created by Native Americans to protect both children and adults from their nightmares. In artist Erin McCloskey's elegant reinterpretation, recycled silver and semi-precious stones are woven together to ward off unwanted spirits and cultivate private wishes. Within the confines of a round, sterling silver hoop, she weaves a web of four, fine recycled silver threads that each hold a tiny semi-precious stone carrying its own special symbolism.

Turquoise symbolizes good fortune, and inspires the wearer to live this dream: "Keep a green bough in your heart, and a singing bird will follow." Amethyst is a symbol of clarity, and inspires the wearer to live this dream: "The quieter you become the more you will hear." Green Onyx is believed to foster achievement, and inspires the wearer to live this dream: "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us."

Turquoise pieces come from ethically sound mines in Afghanistan. Amethyst and Onyx morsels come from a family-owned, ethically sound mine in India. Handmade in Blacksburg, Virginia, using earth-friendly, non-mined, recycled precious metals. Packaging, labels and business cards are created using recycled materials with vegetable or soy-based ink.

Erin McCloskey

After graduating with a degree in psychology designer, Erin McCloskey felt a need to express herself creatively. McCloskey, a self taught jeweler, is always trying to learn new techniques to incorporate into her work to keep it fresh and new. Although many of her designs are inspired by nature, she also looks to architecture and vintage items for ideas. She loves creating delicate, pretty pieces that are versatile enough to wear every day. Her favorite part of creating jewelry is being able to design something that is part of a special time in someone’s life such as a birthday, anniversary or wedding. All of her pieces are designed and carefully handcrafted in her Ohio studio.

Q and A

When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:

443votes, 57 comments

Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator

We love Erin McCloskey's vision of the classic dream catcher. Not only is this handmade piece crafted from recycled sterling silver, it also contains gorgeous semi-precious stones that come from ethically sound mines in Afghanistan. Is this earth-friendly creation the necklace of your dreams?

alenaVote: Thumbs down!

too expensive.

ChristineVote: Thumbs up!

Recycled and made in the US, what could be better!

MIRIAMVote: Thumbs down!

Not that interesting.

LErinVote: Thumbs down!

For me, there's not enough detail in the design to truly invoke a dreamcatcher; it needs both more 'threads' and a larger number and distribution of accent beads. It's also too expensive. I can see it selling at closer to $40.

KarenVote: Thumbs down!

Great design, but I'd never pay $60 for it.

NicolleVote: Thumbs up!

Cute(: but 60 freakin bucks?!?! No way...

MichelleVote: Thumbs down!

Too expensive!

MaudVote: Thumbs up!

Really pretty. I bet it looks gorgeous when it catches the light.

MariaVote: Thumbs up!

Very pretty but needs a little more to look like a dreamcatcher. Also, $60 is a little much for this - $40 - $45 is more appropriate.

KVote: Thumbs down!

Doesn't really resemble a dreamcatcher to me.

LisaVote: Thumbs down!

Just not my style.

ritaVote: Thumbs up!

only thumbs down because too expensive...maybe 20$

reneeVote: Thumbs down!

too expensive

MaryVote: Thumbs up!

Nice but too expensive.

MinervaVote: Thumbs up!

Much too expensive, $20 at most!

Mollie

Too expensive--and most dream catchers are made of willow and waxed string with beads. I made a dream catcher at a Native American gathering and the workshop was led by an Iroquois woman. That dream catcher was SOOO powerful because I had made it. I doubt this would hold the same power. Nice piece of jewelry but definitely not a dreamcatcher.

LindseyVote: Thumbs down!

I've seen better designs elsewhere.

EricaVote: Thumbs down!

I agree with others - it needs more detail to truly invoke a dream catcher and it's way overpriced.

GwendeVote: Thumbs down!

The dream catcher is over played.

TamaraVote: Thumbs down!

Not enough detail to support the price

SGriffVote: Thumbs up!

I think it is absolutely gorgeous! Simple, delicate details and just beautiful! May not look exactly like a dreamcatcher but I think it's an appropriate name as it resembles one enough. I think the price is appropriate given the materials and attention to detail! I love it!

JanVote: Thumbs down!

This necklace is not as "complicated" as other dreamcatchers. I'd like to see more wires and beads.

Becky

It doesn't jump off the page for me.

roberta

I do agree it's a little pricey. Chain should be longer for the money and for the design.

DianeVote: Thumbs down!

I make jewelry, and the price is too high for this sort of thing, even though it is sterling. This is really costume jewelry that comes and goes, not a keeper, so cheaper would be a lot better

Nancy

Doesn't really look like a dream catcher- but more of a broken Star of David. It doesn't make me say I have to have that.

TobyVote: Thumbs down!

Not in the Native American Dreamcatcher tradition......which traps bad dreams so good dreams can go thru. Mistaken mythology and very cliche...sorry

CMT

It's not very attractive and waaay too expensive

EmilyVote: Thumbs up!

I like the recycled, ethical, and earth-friendly aspects. What a great piece, I'd be willing to pay the price for a piece that not only has a great meaning, but is made with such socially responsible standards.

TVote: Thumbs down!

Uncommon Good. . .this is too common

KathyVote: Thumbs up!

Simple, elegant...but a bit pricey.

NancyVote: Thumbs up!

i like it, but $60 seems a little steep for me..

MarlynVote: Thumbs down!

It doesn't look like a dreamcatcher at all.

ChrisVote: Thumbs down!

You know what might help? A photo of the necklace on a model. If it's a delicate necklace, I would be interested, but the photo makes it look big.

KimberlyVote: Thumbs down!

You can get something like that almost anywhere.

sommerVote: Thumbs up!

i love silver and turquoise together. I love that it's made in Virginia and recycled metals. I think the price is too high for the design. i would like it more if it were a little bolder.

SaydeVote: Thumbs up!

It's cute and simple with a small touch of blue, everyone likes blue. :) Can be elegant or casual, for a teen or adult. Can have different meanings for everyone. LOVE it, perfect!!! :D

AllysonVote: Thumbs up!

I really love this necklace. My girls sleep with Dream catchers, and I know they would love wearing this!

BrandiVote: Thumbs down!

Doesn't resemble a dreamcatcher at all. WAY too expensive. Maybe if it actually looked like a dreamcatcher, I would be more inclined to pay an outrageous 60 dollars.

KarenVote: Thumbs down!

Boring..nothing new.

Jo H

Dreamcatchers must have a center to let the good dreams in. This one has no center.

courtneyVote: Thumbs up!

love it!!!!!! and reasonably priced!

MargaretVote: Thumbs up!

too expensive

LeaVote: Thumbs up!

Like the design, like that it's from ethical sources... I don't think I could bring myself to pay $60 for it, though.

DesmaVote: Thumbs down!

could be more interesting

BonnieVote: Thumbs down!

Sort of "eh"... not that special. Really like the product story, but the feel of the necklace doesn't match all the hype.

ritaVote: Thumbs up!

just a little too expensive

LauraVote: Thumbs down!

I love the backstory, but as a piece of jewelry, it just isn't that visually interesting.

StephanieVote: Thumbs up!

i like it but not for that price.

StephanieVote: Thumbs up!

Simply elegant. Somewhat pricey, but in comparison to similar pieces... closely priced.

Abby Vote: Thumbs up!

it is simple but graceful. you have named your necklace with a perfect name! I think a little remnant of this morning's day dreams still hanging there on the upper right.

YaninaVote: Thumbs down!

Too Boring

ChristinaVote: Thumbs down!

nothing special for a whopping $60!

LianeVote: Thumbs down!

Doesn't look like a dreamcatcher to me. There isn't enough to it.

TerinaVote: Thumbs down!

I like the concept,but the border needs to be more detailed and it should have more lines. And I wouldn't pay $60 for it.

Kelly

Very pretty. Modern reference to the dream catcher. Delicate, feminine, meaningful.

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